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Fiber Fests

This is a non-exhaustive list of U.S. based & virtual fiber fests. Please visit the event websites/Facebook pages for more information.

A year in fiber!

 

  • Local Yarn Store Day 2026  - April 25, 2026
    Yarn shops throughout the country will have specials and patterns. Be sure to show your friendly local yarn shop some love.
     

  • Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival, April 25-27, 2026
    Gilmer County Civic Center in Ellijay.
    This is a sweet festival that supports regional fiber arts businesses.
     

  • Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival - May 2-3, 2026
    Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794-9604
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  • Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival - May 16-17, 2026
    3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington, KY 40511
     

  • Georgia National Fair - October 8-18, 2026
    401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069-1367
    This is a traditional fair. It has a home arts and fine arts section including ribbons awarded for excellence in knitting.
     

  • New York State Sheep and Wool Festival - October 15-18, 2026
    Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6550 Spring Brook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572
     

  • Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair - October 23-25, 2026
    Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 761 Boylston Hwy-GATE 7, Fletcher NC 28732
    This is our big regional festival. If there is anything fiber arts related you need, this is the place to find it! There are lots of regional vendors and small businesses that appreciate the support. The 2024 show was canceled in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
     

  • Alabama Fiber Festival - November 13-14, 2026
    Cahaba Brewing Co., Birmingham Alabama.

(Last updated 4/23/2026)

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First Thursday of the month (unless it conflicts with a holiday)

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Atlanta, GA 30338

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